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Judge Albright Reflects On 8 Years Shaping Patent Law
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright will be walking away from the Western District of Texas at the end of the summer, ready to head back into patent litigation work. He talked with Law360 on Friday about the rockier elements of his judgeship and lessons he'll take into private practice.
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Justices Give Tort Defendants Tool To Get To Federal Court
The high court's recent decision letting Chevron move a state court lawsuit to federal court has raised questions about the newly expanded scope of a statute permitting such transfers, when allegations are tied to work for the federal government.
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Akin Can't 'Recast' Appeal As Good-Faith Effort, 9th Circ. Told
A European winemaker slammed attempts by a U.S. importer and its Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP attorneys to "recast a frivolous appeal as a good-faith effort," saying they should have to pay monetary sanctions for pursuing what the Ninth Circuit called a "self-indulgent" appeal of a valid arbitration award.
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Ex-Boxer's Attys DQ'd In Wake Of Juror Bribery Scheme
A Brooklyn federal judge has disqualified three attorneys as counsel for a former heavyweight boxer whom prosecutors have accused of participating in a $1 billion cocaine trafficking scheme, citing what she found were "severe" potential and actual conflicts of interest, after a trial was called off due to an allegation of a juror bribery scheme.
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Dem PAC's Ad Didn't Defame Roy Moore, 11th Circ. Says
The Eleventh Circuit tossed on Friday an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to former Alabama judge Roy Moore over claims that a Democratic PAC's ad suggested he solicited a minor for sex, revising the court's standard for defamation suits and ruling he failed to meet it.
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Calif.'s High Court Seeks Stronger Rules On False Statements
California's Supreme Court has rejected the State Bar's proposed rule changes in response to threats and violence against the judiciary — asking for a redraft saying lawyers who make false and reckless statements against judges and judicial officers may be disciplined even if the lawyer "reasonably disagrees with a ruling."
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NY County Pushes To Deny Ex-Prosecutor's Claim Notice
The Onondaga County, New York, District Attorney's Office is urging a state court to reject a bid by a former prosecutor to file a late claim notice in her sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation suit, arguing the office would be "significantly prejudiced" if the action is allowed.
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NJ Judge Defends Palestinian Attire As Religious, Not Political
A New Jersey judge accused of an ethics violation for wearing pro-Palestine clothing to a judicial training conference denied intentionally making a political statement this week, instead arguing he was wearing the clothing for religious reasons and is facing viewpoint discrimination with the ethics charge.
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The Supreme Court's Week: By The Numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court held four arguments this week, including two concerning the federal government's power to financially penalize wrongdoers, and issued two decisions, one of which made it easier for injured veterans to sue government contractors. Here, Law360 Pulse takes a data-driven dive into the week that was at the high court.
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Alleged Plea Breaches In Abuse Case Prompt New Judge Bid
The defendant in a child sexual abuse case in which a federal judge ordered the trio of attorneys then leading the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office to testify about who was in charge has asked for his sentencing to be reassigned to a new judge, arguing that the federal government has repeatedly breached his plea agreement.
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Atty Returns To Jones Day After Stint As Ga. Solicitor General
After recently serving as Georgia's solicitor general, an attorney who clerked with the U.S. Supreme Court has returned to Jones Day in its Atlanta office, strengthening the firm's issues and appeals practice.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another action-packed week as BigLaw firms shifted leadership roles and new figures revealed lateral hiring trends. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Judge Albright Changed The Landscape Of Patent Litigation
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright of the Western District of Texas became infamous in 2019 when he drew repeated chastising from the Federal Circuit for hoarding patent cases, but in the wake of his plans to step down, attorneys say the judge's biggest legacy has become his efficient, common sense approach to litigation.
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Paul Clement, Abbe Lowell To Argue In EO Appeals
Four BigLaw firms and a national security attorney informed the D.C. Circuit on Thursday that heavyweight litigators Paul D. Clement of Clement & Murphy PLLC and Abbe David Lowell of Lowell & Associates PLLC will present their arguments against the Trump administration's appeal seeking to reinstate executive orders that were deemed unconstitutional.
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Davis Polk To Launch Appellate Practice With Paul Weiss Pair
Two experienced Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP appellate litigators are leaving to launch a U.S. Supreme Court and appellate practice at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, a firm spokesperson confirmed to Law360 on Thursday.
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Kirkland To Add Tenn. SG Behind Skrmetti Supreme Court Win
The Tennessee solicitor general, who successfully defended the state's ban on some gender-affirming care for minors before the U.S. Supreme Court, will join the Nashville office of Kirkland & Ellis, the firm announced Thursday.
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Private Equity MSO Deals Heating Up In Legal Industry
Private equity is driving a surge in managed services organization deals with U.S. law firms, with the focus on consumer-facing practices like personal injury for now and the potential to one day reshape how even BigLaw firms do business.
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Firm Seeking Philly Zantac Judge's Recusal Appeals Refusal
A plaintiff represented by Keller Postman LLC has asked the Pennsylvania Superior Court to weigh in on a Philadelphia judge's refusal to recuse himself from overseeing mass tort litigation against GlaxoSmithKline over Zantac's alleged cancer risks.
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Conn.'s Proposed AI Rule Not A Shock To Attys
For Connecticut attorneys, a recently proposed rule that would put attorneys at risk of sanctions for erroneous citations created by artificial intelligence doesn't come as a shock, but is viewed as a natural progression of existing obligations to verify research and ensure the accuracy of court filings.
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Another 'Inventing Anna' Attorney Gets Disbarred
A New York state appeals court has accepted the resignation of a New York City attorney amid a misconduct investigation, reportedly leaving high-profile socialite scammer Anna Sorokin without legal counsel while facing fee claims from her former lawyer, according to a Thursday notice by opposing counsel.
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Prosecutor's Office Slips Contractors' Due Process Claims
A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday tossed a suit brought against the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office by two contractors alleging they were illegally targeted in a criminal investigation over a business rivalry with an assistant prosecutor, ruling that the suit's remaining claims are time-barred.
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ICE Courthouse Arrest Policy Faces New Stay Bid After Error
Civil rights groups suing the U.S. government to block immigration courthouse arrests asked a New York federal judge to stay the enforcement of the arrest policy, arguing that government attorneys have retracted their original position on the legality of the arrests.
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Retired Eastern Va. Judge Joins JAMS DC Resolution Center
JAMS has hired a former "Rocket Docket" judge, who presided over thousands of cases, including several involving tech companies like Amazon, Cisco and Oracle, and who will focus his mediation practice on patent, antitrust and securities matters.
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DOJ Watchdog To Review Handling Of Epstein Files
The U.S. Department of Justice watchdog announced Thursday that it will be reviewing the department's release of the Epstein files after much bipartisan pushback that it has been slow and error-ridden.
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Pa. DA Offices Sued Over Interview Questions In Bias Suit
A 61-year-old lawyer says members of the district attorney's offices in Montgomery and Chester counties asked him questions during job interviews intended to make him uncomfortable and to highlight age and racial disparities he faced as a Black attorney, according to a federal suit he filed in Pennsylvania.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make An Onboarding Plan
The investment required for a personalized client onboarding plan is minimal, but the return on investment — measured in client satisfaction, relationship strength and longevity, client referrals, and other business development opportunities — can be extraordinary, says John Reed at Rain BDM.
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Law Firm Content Strategies To Stay Competitive In 2026
A number of trends will continue to reshape how people search, consume and trust information next year, and law firms will need to adopt forward-thinking content strategies — from generative engine optimization to interactive legal tools — to stand out, says Elizabeth Lampert at Elizabeth Lampert PR and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing and Social Media.
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What Law Firm Liability Risks In 2025 Signal For Year To Come
Trends and statistics reveal that law firms of all sizes and practice areas remained attractive litigation targets this year, so firms must take concrete steps to avoid professional liability risks in the year to come, say Douglas Richmond and Andrew Ricke at Lockton Companies.
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5 New Archetypes Of Legal Talent For The Age Of AI
New job archetypes are rapidly replacing the traditional model of the lawyer as artificial intelligence proliferates, and to remain competitive, firms will need to embrace the diverse portfolio of talent required to navigate, design and critique algorithmic systems, says Dmitri Mehlhorn at Atoll Society.
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A Closer Look At 5 Types Of Legal Management Services Orgs
Legal management services organizations, which outsource the administrative aspects of law firms to separate entities, are poised to disrupt the industry in the year to come, so firms and attorneys should consider the advantages and disadvantages of several MSO models, say Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd at Shelton & Steele.
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Law And Disorder: How To Tackle A Key Burnout Syndrome
Impostor syndrome prevails as a main root cause of attorney burnout, but sufferers can equip themselves with a series of practice tips that build confidence through evidence, not emotion, to address the mindset behind this damaging condition, says Jonathan Cohen at PNY.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships
Today's general counsel expect outside lawyers to show interest, relevance and value long before there is a live matter to address, including by engaging with attorneys at every level of the company and dispensing free advice thoughtfully, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Start Early In Your Career
Having the courage to embark on your legal business development strategy early in your career allows you to sooner reap the rewards of a strong network, which in turn can increase the momentum of referrals over the course of your career, says Kristin Housh at Sheppard Mullin.
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Enthusiasm Is Legal Leadership Differentiator In AI Era
As the legal profession navigates changes driven by artificial intelligence and broader pressures, leaders should consider behavioral research-backed strategies to translate enthusiasm into tangible results for team performance, say attorneys at King & Spalding.
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Weighing Opportunities, Risks Of PE Investment In Law Firms
Though law firms and private equity firms appear to be strange bedfellows, such combinations may offer opportunities for ailing midsize firms — which must be weighed against risks to culture, brand and growth prospects, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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3 Forces Reshaping The Legal Buyer-Seller Relationship
This year's Buying Legal Council Conference highlighted three emerging forces in how buyers and sellers operate in the legal ecosystem — artificial intelligence, data and preferred panels — and organizations would be well advised to combine them into an integrated framework for transparency, performance and collaboration, says Matthew Prinn at RFP Advisory Group.
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5 Steps For GCs To Drive Generative AI Experimentation
As legal departments face mounting pressure to do more with less, general counsel should lead a structured process for adopting generative artificial intelligence tools to transform productivity, manage risk and align with enterprise priorities, says Maesea McCalpin at Gartner.
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How Attys Can DIY Their Own System For Professional Growth
Amid law firm layoffs of business development staff, lawyers cannot depend solely on their firms to foster their professional growth, and must instead create their own initiatives for building community, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.
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The Augmented Lawyer: In-House, Outside Counsel AI Collabs
As artificial intelligence changes the dynamic between in-house and outside counsel, both internal and external legal teams must thoughtfully reimagine how to mutually leverage AI tools to collaborate and deliver successful outcomes, say Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law and Diane Honda at Redis.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Adjust To In-House After BigLaw?
Sirisha Gummaregula at QuisLex offers advice on navigating the challenges that come with taking on an in-house counsel role after leaving law firm life, including learning your company's business goals and leading with empathy and collaboration.